When counseling a newly pregnant client at 8 weeks' gestation of twins, the nurse teaches the woman about the need for increased caloric intake. What would the nurse tell the woman that the minimum recommended intake should be?
1. 2500 kcal and 120 grams protein
2. 3000 kcal and 150 grams protein
3. 4000 kcal and 135 grams protein
4. 5000 kcal and 190 grams protein
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Explanation: 3. 4000 kcal and 135 grams protein is the recommended caloric and protein intake in a twin-gestation pregnancy.
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